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LIBM443 & Advanced Technology Skills?

April 26, 2017advanced libm443 Skills Technology

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LIBM443 & Advanced Technology Skills?

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Many people assume that in any profession where people work in “technical services”, and any academic course which is focused on computerized cataloging, would by necessity require a certain level of advanced technology skills or a background in computer programming. This is really not the case. While certain skills are presumed, given that this is an online course requiring access to, and use of a computer with internet connection, what is required of students is little more than a basic understanding of word processing, forms (fill-in-the-blank web documents), files, email attachments, and an ability to move around on the www. You definitely do not need to be a programmer to catalog; you simply need a basic understanding of how to follow cataloging rules, and how to code text in a way that it will work with library automation (OPAC) software.